Randy Edsall Talks Only Football And Not Injuries

STORRS — UConn head football coach Randy Edsall began his opening remarks at Tuesday's press conference by addressing his interpretation of the Big East's policy toward injuries.

The Big East policy, adopted this season, allows for the release of all players who will miss the rest of the season or who are scheduled for surgery on Monday. On Thursday, a list of players who are probable, questionable, doubtful or out will be added to a second list.

UConn will list players as having arm, leg, head, torso or head injuries and nothing additional will be specified.

"Hopefully that clears it up," Edsall said. "We can just worry about talking about football stuff at our press conferences."

Edsall would not address the status of linebacker Scott Lutrus, who is believed to have sustained an injury in the second half of UConn's 30-10 loss to Michigan. He was still listed atop the depth chart for this weekend. Defensive tackle Twyon Martin and defensive end Trevardo Williams, each of whom were helped off the field, and tight end Ryan Griffin, who entered the game with a leg injury, also are listed as starters.

Other Big East coaches have chosen to specifically address injuries in addition to the required reports.